Russian UN ambassador Nebenzia down with COVID-19
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The spokesman for the Russian UN mission noted that Nebenzia is currently in isolation to avoid spreading the virus.
Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has tested positive for coronavirus, the country’s mission to the global body has stated.
The spokesman for the Russian UN mission noted that Nebenzia is currently in isolation to avoid spreading the virus.
He explained that Nebenzia will return to work in person again once he tests negative for COVID-19.
Today’s UN Security Council meeting, currently presided over by Russia, was chaired by deputy envoy Dmitry Polyanskiy instead of Nebenzia.
“Staff at the [Russian] Permanent mission are being regularly tested for COVID-19, particularly diplomats who take part in face-to-face events at the UN Headquarters”, the mission said.
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